Metaphysical Properties

In ancient Greek mythology, Poseidon was the god of the sea, earthquakes, and horses. His name translates to "lord of the earth" or "husband of the earth". 

Meaning: 

• Lord of the earth: Poseidon's name may come from the words posis, meaning "lord" or "husband", and da-, meaning "earth" or "land".

• Earth shaker: Poseidon was also known as the "deep sounding Earth Shaker".

Symbolism: 

• Trident: Poseidon's main symbol was the trident, a three-pronged spear that he used to split boulders and create earthquakes.

• Dolphin: Poseidon's other main symbol was the dolphin.

Role:

• Sea protector

  Poseidon protected seafarers and was the guardian of many Hellenic cities and colonies. 

• Fertility god

  Poseidon was also worshiped as a fertility god because he was the god of fresh waters. 

• Horse god

  Poseidon was also known as Hippios, the god of horses, and was the father of Pegasus. 

Roman equivalent: Poseidon's Roman equivalent is Neptune. 

Other traits:

• Poseidon was often depicted as violent and ill-tempered. 

• He was known for being vengeful, as in his grudge against Odysseus in The Odyssey.